"PROKARYOTIC"
--- Et. 'pro' before 'karyon' kernel ~ 'before the formation of the nucleus'
--- primitive
--- lacking membrane-bound organelles, with the exception of ribosomes

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Parts (see handout for further reference)

1. capsule / cell wall / slime layer - outermost covering of cell, protects cell and defines shape of cell
2. cell membrane / plasma membrane / plasmalemma - same as cell wall; semi-permeable
3. cytoplasm / hyaloplasm - fluid matrix in which all biochemical reactions occur
4. ribosomes - organelles responsible for protein synthesis
5. plasmid - circular piece of DNA of no known use to the cell but valuable to the field of genetic engineering
6. pilus - used to attach to other cells for parasitism or DNA-sharing
7. flagella - whip-like projection allowing movement/propulsion
8. mesosome - connects cell membrane and cell's DNA

How to use this site:

The menu is on the right side of the webpage.

To find what you are looking for, click on the menu linked labeled 'topics'. All the entries are organized there. For example, if you wanted to find notes about the branches of science and their descriptions, look under the category '1st qtr BIOLOGY'.

You may also use the search function on the right. Type in what you want to find (for example, 'thylakoids') and then click on the 'find!' button.

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Please note:

This site is run on my personal time. It is not complete. I've only started. Maybe there will be reviewers for the quarter exams if I have time.

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Reminders for the 1st qtr as of July 2, 2003 can be found HERE.

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Topic Index (Contents of Site)

1st qtr GENERAL
1st qtr BIOLOGY

I will probably have sections for Religion, History, PE, and HE. I will probably not have sections for Math, English and Filipino (yuck).

Dates are based on IIB sked. Don't blame me for errors. :)

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Long tests are coming up SOON!!

DEADLINES
July 7 Monday -- History News Analysis
July 24 Thursday -- Literature Group Project
July 30 Wednesday -- Literature Individual Project